Puerto Nuevo took all three points at home to Leandro N. Alem in the Primera C regular season, running out 3-0 winners on Saturday evening. The visitors were already sixth in the table, while the hosts sat in eleventh place before kick-off. By then, the away side had made it clear they were not interested in a draw.
The goals came in the second half, starting with F. L. Esquivel in the 51st minute. M. Escobar doubled the lead seven minutes later, and S. Roldan sealed the result with a third in the 80th. And here's the thing, the home side never really threatened despite having 53 per cent of possession.
Statistically, it was an even contest until the goals changed everything. Leandro N. Alem registered 77 attacks to Puerto Nuevo's 86, but the visitors were sharper in front of goal. Both sides landed five shots on target, yet only one team converted their chances. To be fair, the home side had more corners and throw-ins, but that did not translate into pressure.
The result leaves Leandro N. Alem on 27 points after 26 games, with seven wins and 13 defeats. Puerto Nuevo move further clear in sixth, sitting on 38 points from nine victories and 11 draws. By then, the gap between the two sides had widened to 11 points, and the visitors had nothing to do in the final third.
Leandro N. Alem have now lost four of their last five matches, including this defeat. Puerto Nuevo's recent form has been steadier, with only one loss in that span. And here's the thing, this was not a game that needed much watching after the 58th minute.